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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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